PITTSBURGH - The Boston Red Sox have added one of the Pirates'middle-of-the-order hitters for the second time in as many seasons,acquiring first baseman Adam LaRoche for two midlevel prospects. The trade, possibly the first of several involving the last-placePirates before the July 31 deadline for trading without waivers,follows up last July's three-team deal that sent all-star outfielderJason Bay of Trail, B.C., to Boston. The Pirates, who have traded five starting position players sincelast July, will receive Double-A shortstop Argenis Diaz and Class-Aright-hander Hunter Strickland, an 18th-round draft pick two yearsago.

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